About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in senior living real estate development, known for delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality communities across the United States. The company provides real estate development and management consulting services for diverse clients nationwide. With a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to excellence, they are expanding their footprint and seek a talented Real Estate Development Manager to join their Dallas-based team.

About the Position

As the Real Estate Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the life cycle of senior living development projects—from initial concept through design, entitlements, construction, and final delivery. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role that requires a strategic thinker and an effective collaborator. You’ll work closely with internal departments and external partners—including architects, engineers, contractors, and local municipalities—to bring each community to life, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Lead senior living developments and Continuing Care Retirement Communities from concept to completion
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, design processes, and stakeholder communications
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and city officials to ensure project alignment and success

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of real estate development experience, ideally in senior living, multifamily, hospitality, or healthcare
• Proven project management capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence diverse teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Service orientation

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus potential

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing national platform

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on innovation and excellence